Ravines, Finger Lakes (New York) Riesling 2018

 The fruit for this wine came in with botrytis from the Argetsinger Vineyard, and the resulting wine is an experiment that worked out.  Though botrytised, the grapes were picked at 19 brix (read tart) with total acidity in the 9s (think racy), which led to the idea of a sparkler.  It’s unexpectedly dry, and it carries bright citrus and honey aromas and flavors without the sweetness you might expect.  It was disgorged in 2022 after 3 years in bottle.  It’s very interesting and quite delightful.